World Ranking

Maxton focused on positives after defeat

Scotland Women's head coach Jules Maxton insists her side will take encouragement from their second-half performance after ending their Women's Six Nations campaign with a defeat to Wales.

Wales romped into a 25-0 lead at the interval thanks to tries from Nia Davies, wing duo Phillippa Tuttiett and Ffion Bowen as well as Shona Powell-Hughes while Robyn Wilkins added five points with the boot.

There was no further scoring after the break, ensuring that Scotland finished the Championship with five defeats and at the foot of the table.

But Maxton believes that the way that Scotland Women brought the curtain down on their Championship bodes well for the future.

"We were caught cold in the first-half by the early tries, making it hard for us to stage any form of a comeback," she said.

"Coming out for the second-half, our defensive system was much improved as we found our structure and used a rushed style of defence which put pressure on the Wales attack.

"We were very competitive in the second-half, and it's this type of performance we need to build-on going forward for the future."

While Scotland were not able to live up to expectations in a tough 2015 RBS 6 Nations campaign, captain Greig Laidlaw insists none of his new-look side's problems are insurmountable given a little more time together.

After losing their Under-20s Six Nations crown to England Under-20s in a thrilling final round, France Under-20s lock Tristan Labouteley insists his side will be out for revenge at this year's Junior World Championship.